Blackburn with Darwen Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Blackburn with Darwen recorded 1,583 crimes in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents—27.6% above the UK average of 7.6. This places the local authority among the areas with the highest crime rates in England, though the profile of offences reflects a mix of persistent and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 562 incidents (35.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (409, 25.8%) and criminal damage and arson (110, 7.0%). These figures align with the area’s character as a post-industrial town with a history of economic challenges, where high levels of anti-social behaviour and property crime are consistent with the presence of deprived neighbourhoods and limited community resources. Seasonal factors may have exacerbated certain trends, such as the spike in possession of weapons during Bonfire Night, while the post-Black Friday period may have contributed to the temporary drop in theft from the person. However, the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The dominance of violent offences suggests that underlying social issues, such as unemployment or housing instability, may be contributing to the area’s elevated crime profile, though further analysis would be required to confirm this connection. The data also reveals a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with some categories—like shoplifting—performing below the UK average, due to effective policing in retail areas.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 125% surge in possession of weapons, rising from eight to 18 incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions during Bonfire Night events or increased police visibility in areas prone to such offences. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 60%, from 10 to four incidents, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday shopping lull. Violent crimes, which accounted for 35.5% of all offences, remained 36% above the UK average, with 562 incidents reported. Anti-social behaviour also showed a 23% decrease, falling from 531 to 409, though it still exceeded the UK average by 125%. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns in the area, with some categories responding to seasonal rhythms while others persist at elevated levels.

Blackburn with Darwen’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 9.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.7. This marks the first decline in the local authority’s overall crime rate since early 2024.6% above the UK average. On a daily basis, 53 crimes were reported across the 30 days of November, translating to roughly one crime for every 103 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the persistent presence of crime in the area, even as some categories showed notable reductions. The population context underscores that while the rate is elevated compared to the UK, the absolute number of crimes is influenced by Blackburn with Darwen’s size and demographic profile. The decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings, but the high baseline rate suggests ongoing challenges in certain crime types, particularly violent and anti-social behaviour.